Chinese food in the Philippines

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Siopao, literally meaning "steamed bun", is the Philippine version of the Cantonese steamed bun called cha siu bao. It is a popular snack sold mostly in Chinese restaurants or by sidewalk vendors in the Philippines. There are different varieties based on the filling such as asado (cha siu bao) or bola-bola (a combination of pork, chicken, beef, shrimp or salted duck egg).